Organic Ways to Get Rid of Spider Mites

by Marie Lenahan, Demand Media

Spider mites are a gardener's foe. Considered a serious nuisance outdoors and on houseplants, this pest is tough to see until plant injury occurs. Spider mites congregate on the underside of leaves, sip on plant fluids and remove chlorophyll. Visible signs include webbing and white or yellow speckles on leaves; defoliation occurs in severe cases (see References 1). The twospotted spider mite feasts on over 100 species of plants (see References 4). To rid your garden of spider mites organically, learn what conditions favor this pest and consider both control measures and preventive strategies.

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